Collins v. Harrison

This case grew out of a distress warrant proceeding instituted by the defendant in error against three named parties for rent due upon certain described premises. On the levy of the distress warrant J. C. Collins filed a claim to the property in dispute. The claimant admitted that the rent was due as alleged in the distress warrant, but contended that he was a bona fide purchaser for value of the crops levied upon before the levy was made, and that he had no notice that the rent was not paid. The trial of the claim case resulted in a verdict finding the property subject. The claimant made a…